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Voter advocacy groups ask feds to step in after Texas allowed some voters’ ballots to be identified

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

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This story was originally published in Votebeat Texas on June 13, 2024.

A coalition of watchdog and voter advocacy groups asked the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday to use “all available legal authorities” to protect the secrecy of ballots after Votebeat and The Texas Tribune confirmed that the private choices some voters make in the voting booth can in some instances be identified using public, legally available records.

The advocacy groups said the ability to identify how people vote could lead to voter intimidation.

Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Drug Mifepristone

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. The decision ensures continued access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone:

League of Women Voters and American Booksellers Association Partner to Get Out the Vote through Independent Bookstores

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2024.

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This story was originally published in the EinPresswire on June 11, 2024.

Today, the American Booksellers Association (ABA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announced a new partnership to educate and empower voters in 2024. The collaboration is part of ABA’s member and community campaign, “Get Out the VOTE,” which aims to equip independent bookstores to engage with voters.

Submitted by California in September 2024.

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The Easy Voter Guide (EVG) offers plain language election info in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Visit EasyVoterGuide.org

Submitted by California in September 2024.

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Election Day is November 5, but election season is here! August was busy as we prepared resources for voters and pushed key LWVC legislative priorities to completion. Now, it’s time to consider leadership within the LWVC. Are you ready to lead?

Submitted by California in August 2024.

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The LWVC Nominating Committee is excited to announce that applications for the next LWVC Board of Directors are now being accepted.

Submitted by California in August 2024.

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Don’t forget to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election on November 5, 2024! Read our recommendations for the statewide propositions.

Submitted by California in August 2024.

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With 94 days until the election, the League is poised to respond to the call of Democracy. See how we've prepared this past month.

Submitted by California in August 2024.

Member's Spotlight

Read our interview with EVG Volunteer Madeline Chimento, and learn about her motivation and commitment to the League.

Submitted by California in July 2024.

Public Statement

Taskforce Statement from the League of Women Voters US on the Democratic Party Replacing Its Presumptive Presidential Nominee

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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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